Sanford, FL
Florida · Records since 1948–2026
Records for August 16
🔥 Record High
August 16, 2023
+4° from 93° normal❄ Record Low
August 16, 1996
-7° from 75° normalAll-Time Records — Sanford
Top 10 Record Highs — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | 97°F | August 16, 2023 |
| 2 | 96°F | August 16, 2025 |
| 3 | 96°F | August 16, 2020 |
| 4 | 96°F | August 16, 1999 |
| 5 | 96°F | August 16, 1997 |
| 6 | 96°F | August 16, 1968 |
| 7 | 95°F | August 16, 2011 |
| 8 | 95°F | August 16, 2007 |
| 9 | 95°F | August 16, 2005 |
| 10 | 95°F | August 16, 1974 |
Top 5 Record Lows — August 16
| # | Temp | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 🥶 | 68°F | August 16, 1996 |
| 2 | 68°F | August 16, 1989 |
| 3 | 68°F | August 16, 1966 |
| 4 | 69°F | August 16, 1992 |
| 5 | 69°F | August 16, 1991 |
Heat Wave Summary — Sanford
threshold: 96°F (90th percentile of historical Jun–Aug highs)2026 Daily High Temperature vs Normal
Year to date147 of 227 days with data were above the 1991–2020 normal high for their date.
Days ≥ 90°F Per Year
1948–2026Average Daily High by Decade
Full year · complete decades only
Longest Heat Waves — Sanford
| # | Dates | Days | Peak | Avg High | Avg Overnight Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏆 | Jun 11, 1998 – Jun 25, 1998 | 15 | 102°F (Jun 19) | 99°F | 73°F |
| 2 | Jul 4, 2016 – Jul 17, 2016 | 14 | 100°F (Jul 9) | 97°F | 77°F |
| 3 | Jul 24, 2010 – Aug 3, 2010 | 11 | 99°F (Jul 27) | 98°F | 78°F |
| 4 | May 26, 2004 – Jun 4, 2004 | 10 | 101°F (Jun 1) | 98°F | 71°F |
| 5 | Aug 5, 2007 – Aug 14, 2007 | 10 | 97°F (Aug 7) | 96°F | 78°F |
| 6 | Jul 27, 2025 – Aug 4, 2025 | 9 | 100°F (Jul 29) | 97°F | 78°F |
| 7 | Jun 19, 1969 – Jun 27, 1969 | 9 | 99°F (Jun 20) | 98°F | 71°F |
| 8 | May 21, 1962 – May 28, 1962 | 8 | 100°F (May 21) | 99°F | 70°F |
| 9 | Aug 7, 2023 – Aug 13, 2023 | 7 | 100°F (Aug 11) | 98°F | 80°F |
| 10 | May 27, 2019 – Jun 2, 2019 | 7 | 99°F (May 31) | 97°F | 74°F |
Heat Waves Per Year
Warm Summer Nights (Jun–Aug)
Nights where the overnight low exceeded the 1991–2020 normal low
Above-Normal Summer Nights Per Year
Average June–August Low by Decade
Overnight lows · complete decades only
Precipitation
Actual vs. 1991–2020 full-month and full-season normals
Monthly Precipitation — Last 24 Months
Blue = actual · dashed line = monthly normal
Annual Precipitation Per Year (1970–2026)
Blue = above average · tan = below average · gold = 2026 (partial)
Heavy Rain Days Per Year (≥ 1.0")
Compare year-to-year changes in days with heavy rainfall (≥ 1.0")
Month in Review — July 2026
Average temperature · July 2026
8th-warmest month on record
4th-warmest July of 78 on record
+1.7° vs. 83.2° average (1991–2020)Longest 90°F Streak in July
31 consecutive days with highs of at least 90°F (Jul 1–31, 2026, peaking at 97°F)
Ties the longest July streak since 2016 (10 years).
Average July Temperature by Year
1948–2026 · 2026 highlighted
Warmest Julys on Record
| # | Year | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 | 86.2°F |
| 2 | 2005 | 85.4°F |
| 3 | 2024 | 85.2°F |
| 4 | 2026 | 85.0°F |
| 5 | 2023 | 84.9°F |
| 6 | 2010 | 84.5°F |
| 7 | 2025 | 84.5°F |
| 8 | 2020 | 84.4°F |
| 9 | 2007 | 84.2°F |
| 10 | 1998 | 84.2°F |
Warmest Months on Record (Any Month)
| # | Month | Avg Temp |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | July 2016 | 86.2°F |
| 2 | August 2005 | 86.0°F |
| 3 | August 2023 | 85.6°F |
| 4 | July 2005 | 85.4°F |
| 5 | August 2007 | 85.3°F |
| 6 | July 2024 | 85.2°F |
| 7 | June 1998 | 85.1°F |
| 8 | July 2026 | 85.0°F |
| 9 | July 2023 | 84.9°F |
| 10 | August 1999 | 84.8°F |
Nearby Stations — July 2026
How the same month ranked at the closest reporting stations
| Station | Avg Temp | July Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford, FL | 85.0°F | 4th of 78 |
| Orlando, FL | 85.2°F | 2nd of 130 |
| Daytona Beach, FL | 83.5°F | 4th of 104 |
| Leesburg, FL | 84.4°F | 6th of 65 |
| Winter Haven, FL | 85.1°F | 5th of 82 |